Mlmmj Web vs The Lounge

A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted chat & communication options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.

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FeatureMlmmj WebThe Lounge
CategoryChat & CommunicationChat & Communication
LicenseMITMIT
LanguageJavaScriptTypeScript
Setup difficultyMediumEasy
Min. RAM50 MB256 MB
Deploymentbare-metaldocker, binary, source
GitHub stars★ 6,309
First released20242014
ReplacesIRCCloud, Slack

Why pick each one

Choose Mlmmj Web if…

  • Released under the MIT license
  • Written in JavaScript
  • Tiny footprint — runs in 50 MB RAM
Mlmmj Web details

Choose The Lounge if…

  • Great IRC experience in the browser
  • Multi-user support
The Lounge details

Frequently asked questions

Is Mlmmj Web or The Lounge better?

The Lounge is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Mlmmj Web if its specific feature set fits your needs better.

Are Mlmmj Web and The Lounge free and open-source?

Yes. Mlmmj Web is licensed under MIT and The Lounge under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Mlmmj Web and The Lounge with Docker?

Mlmmj Web: check the project docs for container support. The Lounge: yes.

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